You needn't mention names.

You can say it's the case of a friend." The idea was a new one and a good one.

Geoffrey looked longingly toward the door.

Eager to make Sir Patrick his innocent accomplice on the spot, he made a second attempt to leave the library; and made it for the second time in vain.

Arnold had more unwelcome inquiries to make, and more advice to give unasked.
"How have you arranged about meeting Miss Silvester ?" he went on.